Home Maintenance
Why is it important to do home maintenance?
Doing periodic home maintenance can help you avoid costly emergencies. Here is a small checklist of things you can to do to maintain your home.
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Test your smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors
Control dust by keeping your floors vacuumed
Keep moisture under control to avoid mold
Look for leaks around your toilet and all faucets
Heating and Cooling System
Air filter
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Vacuum your refridgerator's coils
Check windows and walls
Check ceilings for stains
Inspect grout and caulking
Clean out your gutters
Walk around the house to look for curved, missing or damaged shingles
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